5-5. Activating The Dry Charge Battery (If Applicable)

 

! Always wear a face shield,

 

rubber gloves and protective

 

clothing when working on a

3

battery.

 

 

Remove battery from unit.

 

5

Vent Caps

2

6

Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte

 

 

(1.265 Specific Gravity)

1

7

Well

Fill each cell with electrolyte to bottom of well (maximum).

! Do not overfill battery cells.

Wait ten minutes and check electro- lyte level. If necessary, add electro- lyte to raise to proper level. Reins- tall vent caps.

8 Battery Charger

! Read and follow all instruc- tions supplied with battery charger.

4

5 A For 30 Minutes

OR+

Tools Needed:

30 A For 12 Minutes

 

Charge battery for 12 minutes at 30 amperes or 30 minutes at 5 am- peres. Disconnect charging cables and install battery.

.When electrolyte is low, add

only distilled water to cells to maintain proper level.

drybatt1 6/05 − S-0886

5-6. Connecting The Battery

. Reinstall cover after connecting battery.

! Connect negative (−) cable last.

+

Tools Needed: 1/2 in

Ref. 215 158 / 803 605 / S-0756-C

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Miller Electric Big Blue 500 PT, Big Blue 600 X Activating The Dry Charge Battery If Applicable, Connecting The Battery